We have boxes and files filled with financial records, old tax returns, files on investments we no longer own, home purchase and sales records,etc. I would like to simplify and destroy unneeded files.How long is it necessary to keep:1. income tax returns and supporting documents2. 401k and IRA records3. non-tax deferred investment records4. home purchase and sale records

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